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All are invited but not all come
On the basis of the greatness of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, some have suggested that if Christ died for all, we must all be saved. But God does not say so. He says there is salvation for all, not that all are saved.
Here is an illustration. It is a bitterly cold winter and unemployment is rife in one of our great cities, with many in dire need. The municipal authorities provide free meals. You meet a poor fellow on the street who says he is starving. Naturally you ask if he does not believe the notices that are up all over the city, that there is enough food for all provided free of charge.
“Yes,” he replies. “I believe that is true in a general sort of way, but I am still hungry.”
You tell him that he is likely to remain hungry in spite of the provisions unless he eats and drinks personally of what is provided for all.
In the same way, although the death of Christ provides salvation for whosoever will, only those who personally accept Christ and believe that He died in their place are saved. I must take Christ as my Saviour, or His death will avail me nothing – just as a man could die of thirst beside a spring of water if he refused to make its life-giving stream his own by drinking of it himself.
The Saviour’s salvation offer is given to all: every one that thirsteth can come! “Come unto me all ye that labour…” Salvation is free, but not forced on any. But, the invitation having been given, you must respond! Accept or reject, the decision is yours! Come to the Saviour, make no delay!
Thought: Behold, now is the accepted time; behold now is the day of salvation!
Prayer: I accept You, Jesus, as my Lord and Saviour.
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This audio CD is approximately 59 minutes, divided into 34 chapters. Edited by Dr SH Tow Please note that the last paragraph of some chapter texts may not be present in the audio tracks.
